Research

The priorities of faculty members and fellows greatly influence the focus of the work at the Center. Many research findings are integrated into the classroom curricula and provide students with practical field experience. In addition, the cross-disciplinary USMEX Research Associates help to identify new opportunities while maintaining awareness of existing projects.

The Initiative addresses the critical need for reliable information and analysis, constructive dialogue and well-informed public policy decisions to advance California’s ties to Mexico, particularly its neighboring states of Baja California and Baja California Sur.

Our work provides a basis for analysis of efforts to reduce inequality in access to care and increase efficiency of healthcare systems in Mexico. Interactive maps and data visualizations illustrate patterns of mortality for different age groups, genders, and places over time, empowering patients, practitioners, and policymakers.

USMEX has published more than 150 titles. Its peer-reviewed monographs and anthologies meet the highest academic standards and continue to make a substantial intellectual contribution to literature on Mexico.